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Garry W. Downey, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2024)

Garry Wade Downey of Columbia died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg. He was 68 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Larry Huckaby officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 10amCT until 2pmCT on Friday.


He was born June 22, 1956, in Adair County, to the late Edwin and Ortella Keltner Downey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Karnes. Garry attended Pickett's Chapel Church, formerly worked at DeLaval and was a farmer.

Survivors include:
  • One niece - Kim Grant of Columbia
  • One nephew - Eric Karnes of Columbia
  • Special friends - Vicki and Jeff Hatcher, Mark Baker and Chad Brown
Casket Bearers: Mark Baker, Jeff Hatcher, Cotton Smith, Boone Coomer, Blake Hatcher, Wally Burress and Brad Brown

Honorary Casket Bearers: Chad Brown, Jr. Brown, Max Downey, Danny Downey, Bobby Downey, Brad Keltner and Rick Keltner

Gary was not a flower kind of guy, so instead of sending flowers, please donate to Gideon Bibles or the church of your choice. Donations can be made at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally.

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Todd and Mandi Green and Jared Conover
1670 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. email: toddg12@windstream.net, 270-634-0359
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com


Garry Downey, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2024)



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